Production Technician

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor our water treatment plants and associated equipment to ensure the efficient production of safe drinking water.
• Maintain and improve mechanical and electrical assets across treatment works, pumping stations, and distribution network.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and condition-based maintenance to maximise asset reliability and lifespan.
• Diagnose faults and lead root cause analysis on equipment failures, implementing corrective and preventative actions.
• Support and deliver minor capital projects, upgrades, and plant modifications.
• Ensure all engineering work complies with regulatory, health & safety, and company standards.
• Review plant performance, identify inefficiencies, and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work closely with operations teams to optimise treatment processes and ensure resilience of supply.
• Maintain accurate asset records, maintenance logs, and technical documentation.
• Work collaboratively with other departments to contribute to the overall success of the Company.
• Manage and supervise contractors and third-party service providers on-site.
• Support development and implementation of maintenance strategies and asset management plans.
• Participate in emergency response and out-of-hours call-out if required.
• Attend training courses as required.
• Option to join Standby Duty Officer role.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• A Level 2 NVQ or City & Guilds qualification in a relevant discipline is desirable.
• Completed a hands-on engineering, plumbing, electrical, or related discipline apprenticeship.
• Proficient in both electrical and mechanical services.
• Experience working in a relevant industrial environment, such as food manufacturing, heavy industry, or a similar process-based operation.
• Computer literate, with a solid understanding of the Office 365 software suite.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations and risk management.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Valid clean driving licence.
• Forklift truck qualification and experience desirable.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workloads.
• The ability to work under own initiative with minimal supervision.
• A team player who can collaborate to ensure business objectives are met in a timely fashion.